Comments on: TranzAlpine Scenic Railway Journey – 5 reasons to take the train https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/ Adventures in Style for Less Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:02:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Top 10 Favorite Places in New Zealand's South IslandAdventurous Retirement https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-20839 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:02:21 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-20839 […] ← Previous Next → […]

]]> By: Wendy https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1261 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:56:54 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1261 In reply to Julie Cao.

Do it!

]]> By: Julie Cao https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1259 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 02:57:40 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1259 The open air car looks so spacious and i believe the view from there is absolutely breathtaking. My former employer has a branch in New Zealand and I always wanted to apply for work there so I can get to know more of this beautiful country. Now your train journey just makes me want to book a flight and then hop on the Tranzalpine to explore South Alps. The southern part of the world is too beautiful!

]]> By: Wendy https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1244 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:16:43 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1244 In reply to Suzanne Fluhr.

Tom was quick to adjust to driving on the left; honestly, he used to do it – 20 years ago for work when in the UK. Still it was a long time ago. I recommend not renting a car immediately and watch those who drive you while picturing yourself doing the driving. Tom did this and it helped when we rented a car 5 days after arriving. I had to help him remember in parking lots and at circles, but otherwise, I was taking scenery photos, or just watching it go by. I drove a little, so Tom could watch the scenery and rest.

]]> By: Suzanne Fluhr https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1228 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:55:51 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1228 We visited New Zealand’s South Island in 2002. New Zealand drives on the wrong side of the road — for us. When we drive on the wrong side, it takes two of us to drive: the official driver and the other driver to remind them to stay on the correct side. Therefore, it is difficult to truly enjoy the scenery. It sounds like this train would be a great alternative. We did a 4 night Milford Track hike when we were there. In addition to the beautiful scenery and well maintained trails, the other wonderful thing about hiking in NZ is that there are no bears or snakes!!!

]]> By: Carol Colborn https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1218 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 23:13:55 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1218 My daughter has migrated to Melbourne and I am here for 4 months. Will go to New Zealand in August. Thank you for this tip.

]]> By: Lois Alter Mark https://adventurousretirement.com/blog/tranzalpine-scenic-railway-journey/#comment-1212 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:45:01 +0000 http://adventurousretirement.com/blog/?p=2998#comment-1212 I’m a big fan of trains. They’re so comfortable and so much easier than driving. And that scenery is amazing. I would love to take this train ride!

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